Tennessee, Florida Best States at Fighting Sex Trafficking
According to the organization Shared Hope International, Tennessee and Florida are two of the best states in combating sex trafficking, while the remaining 48 states lag far behind. According to one source, Tennessee was the only state to earn a grade A, and Florida was the only state to earn a grade B. report Written […]
Tennessee officers shoot when man with missing girl tries to run over deputies, authorities say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A police officer drives over a registered sex offender from Georgia who was traveling with a missing 11-year-old girl from Tennessee, hitting three officers in a crash early Friday morning. The authorities announced that he had been shot to death. The investigation into the girl’s disappearance sent Knox County sheriff’s deputies […]
Darius Rucker arrested in Tennessee for drug offense
Country star Darius Rucker has been arrested in Tennessee on a minor drug offense, FOX News Digital has learned. The 57-year-old singer was taken into custody Thursday in Williamson County, Tennessee, according to a spokesperson for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Rucker was arrested on two counts of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled substance […]
Darius Rucker released on bond after arrest in Tennessee
Darius Rucker, a prominent music figure who achieved great success both with the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish and as a solo country music artist, was arrested Thursday in Tennessee. “Darius Rucker is fully cooperating with authorities regarding the misdemeanor charges,” attorney Mark Puryear said in a statement. fox news. post and courier The […]
Gov. Lee names successor to retiring Tennessee Supreme Court justice
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Thursday the selection of Mary L. Wagner to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state Supreme Court. The Republican governor nominated Wagner, a circuit court judge in Shelby County, which includes Memphis. This seat is currently held by Judge Roger Page, who is scheduled to retire on August 31st. Tennessee […]
Tennessee Dem introduces bill for ‘Thoughts and Prayers Tax’ on firearm sales
A Tennessee Democrat has introduced a bill that would impose a “thoughts and prayers” tax on firearm sales in the state. State Rep. Beau Mitchell’s bill would impose a 15% sales tax on firearms sold at retail stores, with the proceeds going to the Tennessee Department of Education to help hire school counselors. . “Just […]
Tennessee, Virginia AGs file antitrust lawsuit against NCAA due to NIL-recruiting rules
The attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA on Wednesday, challenging the ban on name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation in college athlete recruiting. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of Tennessee, was in response to an NCAA investigation into the University of Tennessee for possible recruiting violations […]
Tennessee couple catches stranger kick in front door and take a shower in their home on security app
Bathtime Bandit. A Tennessee couple said they were out to dinner when a squeaky clean man kicked in the door of their home and caught the intruder while they were using their shower. The Nardi couple were enjoying a date night around 7pm last Saturday when they received an alert that there was movement inside […]
Tennessee man accused of running illegal moonshine operation, deputies confiscate 81 quarts of bootleg alcohol
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Tennessee kidnapping suspect killed, 2 deputies wounded in gunfire exchange
Two Tennessee deputies were injured and a kidnapping suspect was killed in a shootout on Interstate 75 on Sunday. The incident occurred after a chase that began in Catoosa County, Georgia. Tyler L. Roberts, 31, is accused of kidnapping a child and assaulting a police officer. Two Tennessee deputies were injured and a kidnapping suspect […]